April 11, 2016
Call to order: Carol Rhodes called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. She introduced Lynne Gilliatt, a new member attending her first meeting.
Guests: Carol welcomed guest Joey Like.
Minutes of the March meeting: Charlotte Griffin moved to accept the March minutes. Jo Weddle seconded the motion, which passed.
Treasurer’s Report: Charlotte Griffin, treasurer, reported a balance of $2,144.

Committee Reports
Hospitality: Jacqueline Mix, Sandra Nitti, Betty Wagoner, and Tricia Wente provided refreshments. Betty passed around a sign-up list for June and Sept.
Scholarship Committee: Jo reported that applications were due April 1. There was one applicant, and that applicant was outstanding.
Meeting/Program Committee: Jo said that the May 9 program is “Experimenting with Watercolor Pencils” with Betty Wagoner. Jo also said that people had a great time at the April 2 “Art Journaling: Living the Illustrated Life” workshop with Steve Dawson.
Publicity: Susie Graham reported that she will publicize the Garden Walk.
Shows: Tricia Wente reported that the BWS show will be at the History Center in Dec. The paintings can stay until Feb. Artists may want to think of something historical for the bicentennial, but that is optional. BWS members can submit one painting each.

Tricia, Nina Ost, Deborah Rush, and Donna Whitsitt have paintings in “The Art and Soul of Bloomington” at the Venue.

Upland Painters: Kristen Stamper said that they now have 25 people on the email list. Some events include:

• Wed., April 13, Betty Wagoner hosts at Morgan-Monroe State Forest.
• Tues., April 19, the group will be at Riddle Point Park, Lake Lemon.
• Wed., April 20, from 5-9 p.m., Pygmalion’s will have their Saffron show and customer appreciation party. Saffron is Pygmalion’s custom color for charity this year. Buy a tube of Saffron for $8.95, use it on a painting, and turn it in by 6 p.m., Mon. April 18 for display in the one-evening Saffron show and party. Proceeds from sale of the paint will go to Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County.
• Wed., April 27, Sandra Nitti will host a paintout at a private farm.

Steve Dawson will be contacted to see if he has access to the other plein air group in the area.

Anne-Karine Bley is the UP season coordinator. Contact Anne-Karine if you have questions.

NEW BUSINESS
Artful School: Carla Hedges said that next year the Artful Learning Program will be back in Fairview Elementary School, and volunteers are needed. Carla would like to set up a volunteer calendar. She will get more information from Fairview’s principal Dr. Hunter, and report back in May.
April Paintout: Carol said that the BWS April paintout will take place April 30, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on the IU Campus. Meet at the Indiana Memorial Union Commons Mezzanine level, near the bowling alley at 10 a.m. Then go anywhere inside or outside to paint. The usual inside cautions apply (don’t block businesses or walkways, be careful of paint and water, don’t use staining pigments, etc.). Meet back at the Commons at 2 p.m.
Bloomington Garden Club Annual Garden Walk: Charlotte Griffin said that the garden walk will be June 25-26. There will be five gardens, all in town. Charlotte is counting on having one artist for each garden on both days. Participating artists will receive free tickets to the walk. 

OLD BUSINESS
Congratulations to Jackie Frey and Kristen Stamper, who have been accepted into the 2016 Hoosier Women’s Art Show. Their work will be up in the Indiana Statehouse for a year.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Joey Like, representative of the Farmer House Museum and Bellevue Gallery, answered questions about the gallery spaces and the possibility of establishing a relationship with BWS. The conversation was initiated as a result of a previous discussion Cassidy Young had with Emily Purcell, museum curator. Either BWS as a group or individual artists are invited to have a show at the museum. The Farmer House, located at 529 North College Ave., is a preservation house that belonged to the Farmer family. There is a 14 ft. x 14 ft. gallery space, and exhibits can be extended into other parts of the house. Emily is the contact, and her phone number is (812) 336-5599.

Joanne Shank — BloomingtonARTnership is matching art with businesses for August. Businesses will look at artists’ web sites and contact them if they want to hang the artist’s work in their business or have the artist give a demonstration. A couple of artists could go in together.

Bob Burris has seven pieces in the Columbus Area Visitors Center exhibit, “Art Alert … A Showcase of Fine Artists.” The reception will be at the Visitors Center on Fri., April 29, 5-6:30 p.m.

Jo Weddle said that at the June meeting the group will be asked for program ideas for next year. Think about ideas and if you would be willing to do a program.

There will be no April issue of “Brushstrokes.” It will resume in May.

 Sara Steffey McQueen moved to adjourn and Susie Graham seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m..

PROGRAM Carol Rhodes led the group in exercises on mixing greens and creating credible foliage in watercolor.

Respectfully submitted,
Char Dapena, Secretary